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Job Overview
The Network Administrator is responsible for the overall health, operation, and implementation of networks, including LAN/WAN, voice, branch, wireless, and security networks.
Role
• Collaborate with Systems Architect, IT Security to implement optimal network design topologies and configurations.
• Aid in testing business continuity and disaster recovery plans, maintaining current knowledge of plan executables. Respond to emergency network outages in accordance with these plans.
Acquisition & Deployment
• Support the development and implementation of networking projects and new technology installations.
• Conduct research on network products, services, protocols, and standards to support network procurement and development efforts. Evaluate and recommend networking hardware and software products for purchase.
• Write technical specifications for the purchase of networking hardware and software products.
Operational Management
• Support existing infrastructure, monitor, and remediate issues for various networking manufacturers, such as Palo Alto, Cisco, Citrix, VMware, etc.
• Communicate and collaborate with Project Managers, Security, technical resources, and third parties to coordinate ongoing support needs.
• Follow strict change control and internal process requirements.
• Prepare and ensure the accuracy of documentation, procedures manuals, asset databases, and help sheets for network installations, including data and voice deployments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills
• Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, or Technology with a focus on computer networking.
• Three to five (3-5) years of network administration experience, supporting LAN/WAN technologies, data transmission protocols, network security, Ethernet, BGP, DNS, TCP/IP, IPsec, NAT, Fiber, Wi-Fi, VoIP.
• Networking accreditation (Cisco CCNA or CCNP) is preferred.
• Cisco Meraki certification is an asset.
• Azure networking concepts and technologies is considered an asset.
• Hands-on hardware troubleshooting experience with working technical knowledge of network hardware, protocols, and standards, including BGP, MPLS, 802.11x.
• Working experience with network access control technologies.
• Experience working with Tier 1 telecom partners, firewalls, load balancers, VMware virtual networking, VPN appliances, Aruba Wireless, ITIL, and Cisco ACI is considered an asset.
• Ability to operate network component analyzers, scanners, and testers.
• Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written) and excellent presentation skills with the ability to convey technical information to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Self-motivated and directed with keen attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to conduct research into networking issues and products as required.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Awareness of and ability to mitigate enterprise risk factors and ensure compliance with applicable regulations, legislation, and company policies and procedures.
• Valid driver's license and means of transportation.
• Flexibility to work on-call and travel as required.
• Willingness to work beyond core business hours/on-call, if necessary, to minimize business interruption during planned or unplanned network/system modifications.
Accommodations for persons with disabilities area available upon request during the application process.
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